Shared on behalf of Andrea Raynak, Director Nursing Practice
Please be advised Baxter Corporation has issued an urgent medical device correction for our current intravenous pump, the Novum IQ Large Volume Pump. This notice has been issued due to the potential for internal screws becoming loose and further, damaging the pumping mechanism valves. This damage has the potential to lead to the over infusion of the intravenous solution.
Prior to initiating an intravenous infusion, please complete the following;
1. Confirm the pumping mechanism valves (two visible white valves when the pump door is open) are not stuck, ensure they move up and down.
While the pump is infusing, please monitor the following;
1. Listen for any atypical sounds coming from the pump.
If the pumping mechanism valves appear to be stuck and/or there is any atypical noise noted, bring the pump to your Patient Care Manager. Ensure the pump is labeled and a biomedical requisition is complete.
Please see poster in link below for visual representation.
Quality care and patient safety is of utmost importance. Baxter Corporation is working diligently to resolve the issue. Further communication will come once the issue is resolved.